Roses to Stafford, Clulo

* Bob Stafford who was chosen Leader of the Year by Leadership Midland.

* Merrill's Peter Theisen, a Cadet 1st Class (senior) who was part of the Air Force Academy's, The Wings of Blue which won the National Collegiate Parachuting Championship.

* Judge Paul Clulo who was chosen the first recipient of the 'Heal the Hurt' award for his work on behalf of domestic violence and sexual assault victims. The award is sponsored by Shelterhouse and MidMichigan Medical Center.

* Rev. Dr. Frederick L. Weaver who was selected as the senior pastor of Jefferson Avenue Church of God.